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Kia EV9 vs Rolls-Royce Spectre comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 333,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Rolls-Royce Spectre?

Kia EV9 vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Rolls-Royce Spectre

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  • slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV9 is substantially cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Spectre costs 333,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 278,837 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV9 is slightly more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.2 kWh/100km for the Rolls-Royce Spectre. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 33 km more than the Rolls-Royce Spectre.

Spectre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Rolls-Royce Spectre offers slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Spectre is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Spectre delivers moderately more torque with 900 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV9 is noticeably lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,890 kg. The difference is around 498 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries slightly more – 615 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 443 - 563 km
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Rolls-Royce Spectre

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
333,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,890 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,017 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Rolls-Royce
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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